A nude exhibition in Addis
June 1, 2008These are hard times for Ethiopia; the country is going through economic troubles.But as they say the show must go on.And sure it is, it is going on.Addis is as bright as ever in terms of its cultural and artistic offerings.One man even dares to expose nude pictures.
For the first time, a nude exhibition will open at Habesha Art Gallery here in Addis from June 27-July 3. The exhibition, entitled “Black diamonds”, will showcase 50 nude and fine art portaits by photgrapher Binyam Mengesha.Whether seen as innovative and inspired, or shocking or tasteless, the works are likely to raise eyebrows among the public. Binyam is not worried saying that ”they don’t violate obscenity laws.”
He says the photos are part of a wide collection and reveal some of the model’s body but not actually modeling naked.
Some of which decorate the walls of his studio, where I have come to meet him.He has shown me all of the photos but would only let me publish three of them.Fair enough!